Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi
From 222 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.8% of failures are serious: 37.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Citan 111 Pure Cdis tested had between 31,574 and 81,624 miles on the clock.
At 56,436 median miles, the Citan 111 Pure Cdi has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi has a 82% MOT pass rate based on 222 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure Cdi is 56,436 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,574 and 81,624 miles.
Buying a used Citan 111 Pure Cdi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82% pass rate and an average repair bill of £61 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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